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Planning for a Home Addition

Home additions come in varying sizes and shapes. Some families need more space, so they need a addition. Other homeowners may simply need a convenient place to put the washer and dryer, so they simply add on a small laundry room. For many people, hiring a home remodeling contractor in Evans, GA, or the local area,  is a key part of the addition planning process. However, there may be a lot more to the process than hiring a general contractor. Northside Construction Services explains more here:

Look at Needs

Before you can start the actual work, you need to consider what your new home needs. What works for you? Maybe you need an extra bathroom, a bigger master, or a more spacious kitchen. Once you look at your overall needs, you need to work with a contractor to figure out how to design your room addition in Evans, GA, or the nearby area.

Prepare the Space

Once you have the addition planned, it is time to start the actual preparation. You need to get both the house and yard ready for construction. In the house, you should move furniture and other belongings out of the space that the workers will be in. To help control the mess, you may want to buy plastic sheets and carpet scraps. The sheets may help keep dust and dirt from the rest of your house, while the carpet squares may keep your floors clean.

Your outdoor preparation is going to be a little different. You need to clear the area that will become a part of the house. This could include moving plants, hoses, lawn furniture and toys. If there is going to be any digging, you will want to make sure the water, gas and cable company have been called. Your general contractor may take care of this task.

Prepare for Chaos

Additions, like remodels, can get chaotic. You need to prepare yourself for the change in daily life that comes with construction noise, dust, and workers.

Northside Construction Services offers many different room addition services, including home sunroom additions in Evans, GA, and the surrounding areas. Contact us today to learn more.